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Saturday Edition
Good morning members, and welcome to another wonderful weekend! Do you hear that? It's the sound of the clinking baubles on the Christmas tree. It can only mean one thing – Christmas is just around the corner! Are you feeling the Christmas spirit yet? If you ask me (Vella), I've been feeling it since last week. That's because Mariah Carey's ‘All I Want for Christmas’ is on repeat in my house. But I'm not complaining. I love Mariah Carey and the song that makes everyone feel like dancing, and all warm and fuzzy inside. It might be my favourite Christmas song ever! What about you? What's that one song that just gets you feeling all Christmassy? Share it with us in our forum here. I’m actually in charge of the music at our Christmas party at home this year, so I might just add your suggestions to my playlist!
Before we get too carried away with Christmas cheer, let’s look at the answer to yesterday’s riddle! So what was it again?
What is a parent’s favourite Christmas carol?
Did you get it? The answer is ‘Silent Night’! Why? Because they’re always hoping for a silent night (when the kids are asleep and they can have some peace)! We thought this one was quite clever and funny. Well done to those of you who got it right! You’ll find a shout-out waiting for you a little further down this newsletter
Now, onto our next segment for the day, ‘What Would the Grandkids Say?’ Today we’re taking a look at the term ‘naur’. Naur simply means ‘no,’ but with an Australian accent. Kids worldwide are obsessed with how Australian accents sound to them and can’t help but poke fun at them. It became popular because of how Australian K-pop idols pronounce ‘no’ as ‘naur’, as well as the popular mermaid show set on the Gold Coast, H2O. Here's an example of a woman embracing the joke and revealing the proper way to say 'naur'. It's definitely worth a watch. So, the next time your grandchildren ask for something, and you want to say ‘no,’ try saying ‘naur’ and see how they react!
So, what's happening in Australia and around the world today?
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GOOD NEWS! Aussies could get a $230 Christmas bonus on their next bill as an energy package passes parliament.
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A Woolworths shopper has been left outraged after discovering a ‘completely unacceptable find’ at her local Woolies. Can you see what’s wrong with this picture?
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ATTENTION, MEMBERS! A woman has issued a warning after suffering a horrific burn while using a $5 Kmart Christmas item.
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This is not a drill! ALDI has released a budget-friendly DIY gadget that gives you delicious and creamy soft-serve ice cream right at home for just $39.99! Be quick, members, this is a summer must-have!
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Coles has released a new bakery product - but shoppers weren’t too impressed, labelling it a ‘lazy purchase’. Here’s why.
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A woman has been left disgusted after discovering a horrifying find in a popular dinner staple. And you won’t believe the reply she received after reporting it.
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Oh no! Woolworths discontinued a popular shopping service, leaving many customers frustrated and angry.
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A driver has been fined a whopping $110 for a basic parking mistake. So what did they do wrong?
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Have you tried everything and still can’t get your shower glass to sparkle? You may want to try this unlikely toiletry item for crystal-clear results you won’t believe!
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WATCH: The Morning Show host Kylie Gillies was pranked by her son Gus while on holiday, leaving fans in stitches.
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A fan-favourite Neighbours star has taken a subtle swipe at the show’s producers, leaving fans concerned.
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Make your holiday dinner extra special with a sweet and savoury Maple & Honey Mustard Glazed Ham.
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Our dear member Dennis R has shared a beautiful poem, and we just had to share it with you all! Embark on a journey of self-discovery and exploration with Dennis R’s poem.
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Finally, after years of hard work, a couple is finally able to purchase something they have been saving for since 1979. But what could it be? Find out in this hilarious joke from member @Skipton, and get ready to have a good laugh!
How's that for a wrap of the news, members? Not a bad wrap for your Saturday, eh? Well, the good stuff doesn’t stop there! Stay tuned for a hilarious Christmas memory from member @Deb Patto and a fantastic photo of an iconic landmark from member @dragabagalong. We also have some great deals in our ‘Let's Save’ segment below for those looking for a bargain or Christmas gift ideas!
Of course, don’t forget to check out our newest game 3x3 Words! We also have our Word Pairs and Abbreviation Game for some fun brain training? We also have our classic games, including Word Association Game, Rearrange, Add or Subtract Word Game! Keep a Word, Drop a Word Game, and Can you name 5? As well as our Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid and OzWord. And our card games, including Solitaire and Blackjack.
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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Source: Unsplash
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A. Hera
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B. Athena
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C. Aphrodite
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D. Hestia
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Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answer.
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Image source: Unsplash
Today’s Yesterday’s Australia segment is thanks to member @Deb Patto. They posted this memory as an entry in our Christmas competition, and it’s so funny that we just had to share it with you all. ‘My favourite Christmas memory was being fed chicken, pork, turkey and ham on Christmas day, Boxing day, the next day, the next day, the next day. I told mum I was sick of chicken, pork, turkey and ham. I went to work the next day, came home and asked what was for dinner. Mum replied, "rissoles". Yay!!!! I sat down in excitement and started
eating.?!? "What flavour are these rissoles?" I asked. Mum replied, "Chicken, pork, turkey and ham!" I never complained about food again.’
Hahaha, this is so funny! I can just imagine the excitement of being promised something different and then the disappointment that followed. Sneaky Mum! Thank you, @Deb Patto, for sharing this hilarious memory with us.
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If you have a deal you think other members would enjoy, please submit it here.
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Image Source: Member @dragabagalong
The Berlin Wall
Today’s picture is thanks to member @dragabagalong. They posted this photo in our photography forum along with the caption, ‘In several parts of Berlin, there are sections of the wall still standing. It has been hacked at by tourists to take home pieces of it. Some sections have been painted in bright colours with art featured in tourism brochures. One section still standing demonstrates the "no-go zone"
between two parallel boundary walls. People were shot instantly in that zone from a guard's tower overlooking it while trying to escape to the west. Very sombre viewing.’
This photo gives off such a solemn feeling. It reminds us of a tragic time. Still, a great historic shot nonetheless. Thank you for sharing this with us, @dragabagalong!
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1903 The Wright brothers make the first sustained motorised aircraft flight at 10:35 AM, piloted by Orville Wright at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
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1927 Australian cricketing prodigy Don Bradman scores 118 in his 1st-class debut for NSW against South Australia at the Adelaide Oval.
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1967 Harold Holt, Prime Minister of Australia, vanishes in mysterious circumstances while swimming near Melbourne.
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1986 Mrs Davina Thompson makes medical history by having the first heart, lung & liver transplant at Papworth Hospital in Cambridge, England.
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2011 North Korean ruler Kim Jong Il died; he was succeeded by his youngest son, Kim Jong-Un.
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Around the beginning of the 20th century, a society lady runs into the employment office one day and demands a maid ‘right now’.
It seems she's having a dinner party that night, and her maid quit.
The guy in the agency explains that all the girls he has right now have just gotten off the boat from Ireland. They're untrained.
Oooh, this one is a must-read, members! A big thank you to @Luckyus for sharing this hilarious joke with us. Read the rest of the joke here.
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In ancient Greek religion, Hera is the goddess of marriage, women and family, and the protector of women during childbirth.
Oh my goodness, what can I say? You guys have done it again! There were over 150 of you who got the answer correct so we cannot fit all of your names in this newsletter. So we’re giving you your well-deserved shout-out in our forum here. Congratulations, Riddle Masters!
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